I would say B, “Describing the history behind the event” If you look up the meaning of “Anecdote” you would get this “a short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or personl” Since this is dealing with real events you would want to describe the history from the event.
"Reckon I have," said Walter. "Almost died the first year I come to school and et them pecans-folks said he pizened' em and put' em over on the school side of the fence"